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tag_addict · 11 March 2007, 03:09 PM

Let me start off by saying wow.

Vintage watches are so much cooler than the new ones IMHO.
THe matte dial is gorgeous
I have a quick question about this watch.
The date wheel is silver
is that correct for this era?
also the divers extention doesn't fold over and snap back into place twice, but only once, unlike the new models. Is that ok or is the bracelet faulty
thanks!!

ill post pics when im done moving
camera is SOMEWHERE :)

aadil

indra · 11 March 2007, 03:15 PM

Oh niceee! I never had seen or hold a vintage sub personally, but I bet it's awesome... congrats....

Blue Bull · 11 March 2007, 03:23 PM

Now,its just a question of how many weeks,before its sold ..

History,repeats itself .... The OQ and the Panerai lasted about two weeks and the LV lasted 3 weeks.This one ? I would say about .... 4 weeks ??

tag_addict · 11 March 2007, 03:25 PM

Chris, you smart ass :P

I guess we'll be seeing a thread betting how long ill keep it soon

Alex Stylianou · 11 March 2007, 04:38 PM

Yes , Vintage Watches Are Much Cooler !!!!!

padi56 · 11 March 2007, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tag_addict

Let me start off by saying wow.

Vintage watches are so much cooler than the new ones IMHO.
THe matte dial is gorgeous
I have a quick question about this watch.
The date wheel is silver
is that correct for this era?
also the divers extention doesn't fold over and snap back into place twice, but only once, unlike the new models. Is that ok or is the bracelet faulty
thanks!!

ill post pics when im done moving
camera is SOMEWHERE :)

aadil

Congratulations Aadi welcome to the proper Rolex club and thats the vintage ones,all the rest are just modern pretenders.And all your questions above are quite normal in the 1680 with 93150 bracelet .But you are sure getting though different watches very fast,hope this one is a keeper.

Alex Stylianou · 11 March 2007, 07:40 PM

oh yeah and nice wathc

amanda · 11 March 2007, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Now,its just a question of how many weeks,before its sold ..

History,repeats itself .... The OQ and the Panerai lasted about two weeks and the LV lasted 3 weeks.This one ? I would say about .... 4 weeks ??

Thats exactly what I was thinking.... and I'm sure we are not alone Blue Bull.... I bet MANY TRF'ers are thinking the same thing - completely justified I'd say!

mike · 11 March 2007, 10:05 PM

Congrats on a wonderfull watch. The 1680 is my favorite diver!

Such a unique timepiece!!

Yes, a silver date wheel is correct and proper for the reference. If you notice, because of the unique crystal, the date appears just a bit bigger than other pieces.
Your bracelet is a 93150, what you're describing is correct.

Enjoy this one! They don't make em like that anymore!!!

Blue Bull · 11 March 2007, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by padi56

Congratulations Aadi welcome to the proper Rolex club and thats the vintage ones,all the rest are just modern pretenders.And all your questions above are quite normal in the 1680 with 93150 bracelet .But you are sure getting though different watches very fast,hope this one is a keeper.

Padi,this vintage piece is not original.Aadil is already looking for the original hands and insert, for the 1680,on another part of this forum .Aadil knew this when he bought the watch.What happened here, is that he traded his LV for the unoriginal 1680 and $1k.

A vintage piece needs to be 100% original,just like any modern Rolex.

I sure hope this 1680 is the "Keeper",but somehow ,I doubt it ....

mike · 11 March 2007, 10:54 PM

Aadil, might try to post a WTB here for a set of hands.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/

padi56 · 11 March 2007, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Bull

Padi,this vintage piece is not original.Aadil is already looking for the original hands and insert, for the 1680,on another part of this forum .Aadil knew this when he bought the watch.What happened here, is that he traded his LV for the unoriginal 1680 and $1k.

A vintage piece needs to be 100% original,just like any modern Rolex.

I sure hope this 1680 is the "Keeper",but somehow ,I doubt it ....

Well the original hands would be very nice,but the bezel and hands are of secondary importance.The dial case movement Cal 1565/70 are the most important,inserts do get changed in the life of a watch.And if I remember a batch of hands on the 1680 had very poor lume/pitting quality, and again often replaced with service.But agree its always better to have 100% original if possible,but its still a very collectable watch.

mrbieler · 12 March 2007, 12:43 AM

Looking forward to the pictures. Congratulations.

tag_addict · 12 March 2007, 03:24 AM

This one has got the original tritium dial with almost NO aging
the hands and bezel were replaced.
The movement is original.
Its a great watch in mint.
I love it.
I wouldn't be buying hands and bezel if it weren't a keeper ;)
But I won't jinx anything
lets h ave a poll!

padi56 · 12 March 2007, 03:45 AM

Like I said a set of period hands would be a bonus,but the bezel insert is not so important in real terms as the hands.They sometimes turn up on Ebay,and the various watch forums like Mike said.

JJ Irani · 12 March 2007, 04:29 AM

Congras, Aadil. We look forward to some nice pics!!

tag_addict · 12 March 2007, 04:46 AM

bah now i have to get the camera from somewhere :P
I'm going out with Ashley right now
ill comeback home and snap some pics :)
I'm so happy with it
keeps perfect time

Ashley · 12 March 2007, 05:42 AM

I vote a couple months

JJ Irani · 12 March 2007, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tags_girl_

I vote a couple months

tag_addict · 12 March 2007, 05:45 AM

Who else has a beautiful lady who lets you buy.flip.trade several times in a month, supports you, and KNOWS youll flip this for a better model?
:)
Im a lucky man.
1680 on one wrist, ashley on the other.

...now a cream dial explorer would be nice...

11 March 2007, 03:09 PM	#1
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	Hey Guys, Got The 1680 Sub! Let me start off by saying wow. Vintage watches are so much cooler than the new ones IMHO. THe matte dial is gorgeous I have a quick question about this watch. The date wheel is silver is that correct for this era? also the divers extention doesn't fold over and snap back into place twice, but only once, unlike the new models. Is that ok or is the bracelet faulty thanks!! ill post pics when im done moving camera is SOMEWHERE :) aadil

11 March 2007, 03:15 PM	#2
indra "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 82	Oh niceee! I never had seen or hold a vintage sub personally, but I bet it's awesome... congrats.... __________________ It's good to be the king...

11 March 2007, 07:40 PM	#7
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	oh yeah and nice wathc Last edited by Alex Stylianou; 11 March 2007 at 07:40 PM.. Reason: \bad

12 March 2007, 12:43 AM	#13
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12 March 2007, 03:45 AM	#15
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,766	Like I said a set of period hands would be a bonus,but the bezel insert is not so important in real terms as the hands.They sometimes turn up on Ebay,and the various watch forums like Mike said. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

11 March 2007, 03:23 PM	#3
Blue Bull Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,887	Now,its just a question of how many weeks,before its sold .. History,repeats itself .... The OQ and the Panerai lasted about two weeks and the LV lasted 3 weeks.This one ? I would say about .... 4 weeks ??

11 March 2007, 03:25 PM	#4
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	Chris, you smart ass :P I guess we'll be seeing a thread betting how long ill keep it soon

11 March 2007, 04:38 PM	#5
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	Yes , Vintage Watches Are Much Cooler !!!!!

11 March 2007, 10:05 PM	#9
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Congrats on a wonderfull watch. The 1680 is my favorite diver! Such a unique timepiece!! Yes, a silver date wheel is correct and proper for the reference. If you notice, because of the unique crystal, the date appears just a bit bigger than other pieces. Your bracelet is a 93150, what you're describing is correct. Enjoy this one! They don't make em like that anymore!!!

11 March 2007, 10:54 PM	#11
mike "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 22,683	Aadil, might try to post a WTB here for a set of hands. http://www.network54.com/Forum/207593/

12 March 2007, 03:24 AM	#14
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	This one has got the original tritium dial with almost NO aging the hands and bezel were replaced. The movement is original. Its a great watch in mint. I love it. I wouldn't be buying hands and bezel if it weren't a keeper ;) But I won't jinx anything lets h ave a poll!

12 March 2007, 04:29 AM	#16
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Congras, Aadil. We look forward to some nice pics!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

12 March 2007, 04:46 AM	#17
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	bah now i have to get the camera from somewhere :P I'm going out with Ashley right now ill comeback home and snap some pics :) I'm so happy with it keeps perfect time

12 March 2007, 05:42 AM	#18
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	I vote a couple months

12 March 2007, 05:45 AM	#20
tag_addict Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Real Name: Aadil Location: Calgary Watch: T-Touch Carbon Posts: 416	Who else has a beautiful lady who lets you buy.flip.trade several times in a month, supports you, and KNOWS youll flip this for a better model? :) Im a lucky man. 1680 on one wrist, ashley on the other. ...now a cream dial explorer would be nice...

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